What do you think is the better approach, meeting the inspector and apologizing that they had to come out and waste their time because a disgruntled ex-tenant who trashed the place is unhappy you're billing them for the repairs or screaming at the inspector that you know your rights?

So let's not scream the sky is falling because we are at 15.Here's the question, how long will it take sellers to realize they don't have as strong of an upper hand as they thought they did?

We now live in the ADU and rent out the front 2 bed 1 bath which covers 85% of the mortgage, and they are getting a screaming deal.

It does remind me that it really is true that the best time to buy is when blood is running in the streets.

@Eduardo PazIf I am buying all cash I would wait another few months as I believe once may and June’s housing data comes out you will see a lot more homes on market and it will be people who do not need to sell trying to get top dollar and those that must which will be dropping prices.While I do not think median home prices will drop, the market will be turning to a buyers market and there will be more deals to be had.Unless it’s a screaming deal I would possibly wait

A lot of people mention rents went higher in 2008-but it was cheaper to own than rent then, people had months to choose a default, save, and then rent when the foreclosure finally hit them-and that is not true today-renting is typically a sizable percentage higher, so being cautious today, for me, is forecasting flat or negative rents for next 18-24 months.I’m in a similar boat-just refi the primary HELOC to account for absurd raises in values, and keeping an eye on my market. 4 properties and 5 years into REI, I’m not pulling the trigger unless I find a SCREAMING HOT-CHANGE MY LIFE type of deal.

-------------------------------------------------I have heard of your definition, of course, I just find it too woolly to be of much use, as it allows all and sundry to scream "Gentrification!"

Would this be something that would be a good deal for someone with a lot of experience/big portfolio, or do the numbers on this just scream that it's an over-all bad deal?

I'm not happy that gas is 2.5x higher than it was two years ago, but I don't stand at the gas station screaming at the lady behind the counter who's trying to support two kids.

Expenses and capex seem screaming low.